Charrettes help shape Nashville growth

4:46 AM,
Feb. 1, 2014

People write their concerns on large maps during a public input meeting about a bus rapid transit system along West End Avenue. The charrette-style meeting took place Jan. 16 in the library of West End Middle School.

Written by

Julia Landstreet

Last month, I attended two of the Metro Transit Authority's public meetings to discuss the design of the Amp bus rapid transit project, and I was impressed by the turnout and passion for the project.

I observed residents with differing views and opinions on the project interacting with one another, and I watched members from the Amp's project team take the time to note residents' suggestions on specific locations and to carefully respond to questions as best they could. I heard comments and questions such as "Don't cut down these magnolia trees" and "What about emergency vehicles during rush ...